St. John's public meetings in 2025

Regular Council Meeting

City Council will review the 2026 Budget presentation, including various tax rates and water taxes. The body will also consider several development applications and a management policy amendment regarding annual leave allocations.

• Budget 2026 presentation covering residential, commercial, business, and accommodation taxes
• Parking relief request for 16 Hoyles Avenue (SUB2500057)
• Backyard suite height variance for 125 Penney Crescent (INT2500087)
• Zone standards for new lot at 100 Logy Bay Road (SUB2500063)
• Management Policy Amendment for Annual Leave Allocations

The council adopted the agenda and the minutes from the December 2 meeting. It approved the 2026 municipal budget of $365,997,790 with ten votes in favor and one against. Several development items were approved, including parking relief at 16 Hoyles Avenue, a discretionary use at 175 Higgins Line, a height variance at 125 Penney Crescent, a clinic at 233 Empire Avenue, and zone standards for a new lot at 100 Logy Bay Road.

• Agenda adopted (11-0)
• Minutes of Dec 2, 2025 adopted (11-0)
• 2026 Budget of $365,997,790 adopted (10-1)
• Parking relief for 16 Hoyles Avenue approved (11-0)
• Discretionary use at 175 Higgins Line approved (11-0)
• 8% height variance for backyard suite at 125 Penney Crescent approved (10-1)
• Change of non‑conforming use at 233 Empire Avenue approved (11-0)
• Zone standards for new lot at 100 Logy Bay Road set (11-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review a public consultation on Text Amendment REZ2500021, a planning amendment. The meeting also includes presentations on Destination St. John's, a travel report for the quarter ending September 30, 2025, and new universal design guidance for accessible homes. Additional departmental updates on governance, finance, transportation, sustainability, development, community services, housing, public works, and planning will be discussed.

• Text Amendment REZ2500021 – Public Consultation (planning)
• New Universal Design Guidance for Accessible and Inclusive Homes (inclusion)
• Travel Report – Quarter Ending September 30, 2025 (finance)
• Destination St. John's presentation (tourism)
• Departmental updates on governance, transportation, sustainability, development, housing, and public works

The council adopted the meeting agenda and approved the November 25, 2025 minutes, each with unanimous support (11‑0). It also approved a text amendment (REZ2500021) to Section 4.8 of the Envision St. John’s Development Regulations, removing the newspaper advertising requirement and adding on‑site notice requirements. No other decisions were recorded.

• Adopted agenda as presented (motion carried 11‑0)
• Approved November 25, 2025 minutes (motion carried 11‑0)
• Approved text amendment REZ2500021 to Section 4.8 of Envision St. John’s Development Regulations (motion carried 11‑0)

Regular Council Meeting

The St. John's City Council will review a new Residential Property Standards By-Law and an Anti-Racism Working Group work plan. The meeting also includes several development applications and the potential sale of city lands.

• New Residential Property Standards By-Law
• Sale of City land at the rear of 1 Boggan Street and in front of 413-419 Empire Avenue
• Wetlands Map Amendment for 853 Main Road (REZ2500020)
• Text Amendment REZ2400006 regarding heat pumps
• Development applications for 174 Waterford Bridge Road, 418 Blackmarsh Road, and 40 Westview Avenue

The council adopted the agenda and November minutes, then approved a gabion wall at 174 Waterford Bridge Road, a side‑yard variance and parking relief for 418 Blackmarsh Road, and a hair‑salon discretionary use at 44 Ladysmith Drive. It also approved a Crown Land grant for 35 Barrow’s Road, rejected a heavy‑equipment storage application at 93 Tobin’s Road, and passed the Residential Property Standards By‑Law and the Anti‑Racism Working Group Work Plan. Finally, the council approved the sale of City land behind 1 Boggan Street. All motions passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Approved gabion wall at 174 Waterford Bridge Road (10‑0)
• Approved 10% side‑yard variance and parking relief for 418 Blackmarsh Road (10‑0)
• Approved hair‑salon discretionary use at 44 Ladysmith Drive (10‑0)
• Approved Crown Land grant for 35 Barrow’s Road (10‑0)
• Rejected heavy‑equipment storage at 93 Tobin’s Road (9‑0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Residential Property Standards By‑Law (10‑0)
• Approved Anti‑Racism Working Group Work Plan (10‑0)
• Approved sale of City land behind 1 Boggan Street (10‑0)

Seniors Advisory Committee

The agenda for the St. John's Seniors Advisory Committee meeting on November 27, 2025, is procedural and does not list specific decisions or topics.

• Meeting scheduled for November 27, 2025
• Meeting type: Regular
• Department: Seniors Advisory Committee

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review several presentations and reports, including O2 Planning and Design neighbourhood plans, radon campaign results, and updates on finance, transportation, inclusion, sustainability, public works, and planning. It will consider approval of the Anti‑Racism Working Group work plan and a text amendment (REZ2400006) concerning heat pumps. It will also receive updates on the water and wastewater equipment reserve and designated heritage buildings. Routine items such as adoption of the agenda and minutes will also be addressed.

• Text Amendment - REZ2400006 - Heat Pumps
• Anti‑Racism Working Group Work Plan for Approval
• Water and Wastewater Equipment Reserve Update
• Designated Heritage Buildings – Modern Building Materials
• O2 Planning and Design – Phase 1 neighbourhood plans presentation

The Committee of the Whole adopted the agenda and the November 12 minutes, each with unanimous support (11‑0). Council then approved the Anti‑Racism Working Group Work Plan, also unanimously (11‑0). No other motions were decided at this meeting.

• Adopted agenda as presented (11‑0)
• Adopted minutes of November 12, 2025 (11‑0)
• Approved Anti‑Racism Working Group Work Plan (11‑0)

Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Inclusion Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and the September 25, 2025 minutes. It will discuss several reports, including the Anti‑Racism Working Group Work Plan, an Accessible Parking Awareness Campaign update, a para‑transit report, facility access guides, and a new staff accessibility and inclusion orientation plan. The meeting also sets proposed dates for the 2026 sessions.

• Anti‑Racism Working Group Work Plan
• Accessible Parking Awareness Campaign Update
• Para‑transit Report
• Facility Access Guides
• New City Staff Accessibility and Inclusion Orientation Planning

The committee adopted the meeting agenda and the September 25, 2025 minutes, both motions carried. It also passed a recommendation that the Anti‑Racism Working Group work plan be sent to Council for approval. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Adopted agenda (motion carried)
• Adopted September 25, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Recommended Anti‑Racism Working Group work plan for Council approval (motion carried)

Regular Council Meeting

City Council will meet to approve minutes, ratify e-polls, and review development applications including a floodplain buffer fence and a watershed dwelling extension. The agenda also includes a notice of motion for a new property standards by-law and recommendations for purchasing public art.

• Notice of Motion for new Residential Property Standards By-Law
• Accessory building and fence in floodplain buffer at 34 Serpentine Street
• Dwelling extension in the watershed at 669 Thorburn Road
• Art Procurement Recommendations 2025
• Contract awards for the weeks ending Nov 5 and Nov 12, 2025

The council adopted the agenda and minutes without opposition. It rejected the proposed extension to the single‑detached dwelling at 669 Thorburn Road, citing watershed protection (9‑2). The council approved parking relief for one space at 4 Curtis Place, a discretionary use for a home‑occupation at 25 Rosalind Street, a service‑shop discretionary use at 204‑206 Main Road, and the wall sign at 54 Circular Road (all 11‑0). It also approved weekly payment vouchers totaling $13,164,774.20 and road closures for holiday events (all 11‑0).

• Rejected extension at 669 Thorburn Road (9‑2)
• Approved parking relief for 1 space at 4 Curtis Place (11‑0)
• Rejected discretionary use for second accessory building at 285 Southern Shore Highway (9‑2)
• Approved discretionary use for service shop at 204‑206 Main Road (11‑0)
• Approved discretionary use for home occupation at 25 Rosalind Street (11‑0)
• Approved wall sign at 54 Circular Road and removal of third‑party signage (11‑0)
• Approved weekly payment vouchers $13,164,774.20 (11‑0)
• Approved holiday event road closures for December parades and lights (11‑0)

Anti-Racism Working Group

The St. John's Anti‑Racism Working Group will adopt the minutes from its October 15, 2025 meeting. It will also review and approve revisions to the group's work plan, as outlined in the attached draft documents. The meeting is virtual and runs from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on November 13, 2025.

• Adoption of minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting
• Review and approval of revised Anti‑Racism Working Group work plan

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold presentations on governance, finance, engineering, transportation, mobility, inclusion, sustainability, development, community services, housing, public works, and planning. It will review a wall sign application for 54 Circular Road and a proposed New Residential Property Standards By-Law. No decisions are recorded in the agenda, only the items to be discussed.

• 54 Circular Road – Wall Sign Application (SGN2500101)
• New Residential Property Standards By-Law
• Governance and Strategic Priorities presentation by Mayor Danny Breen
• Finance & Administration presentation by Deputy Mayor Ron Ellsworth
• Engineering, Transportation and Mobility presentation by Councillor Kate Cadigan

Regular Council Meeting

The St. John's City Council will consider creating the St. John's Local Immigration Partnership (SJLIP) Partnership Council. The meeting also includes updates on parking at Rowan Place, a road closure for a film shoot on November 12, and notices for development applications at 521 Fowler’s Road and 67 Major’s Path. An insurance policy renewal for 2025‑2026 will be ratified via e‑poll.

• Establishment of St. John's Local Immigration Partnership (SJLIP) Partnership Council
• Rowan Place Parking Update
• SERC – 2025 Film Shoot Road Closure – November 12
• Notices Published – 521 Fowler’s Road – DEV2500047
• Insurance Policy Renewal 2025‑2026 (ratification of e‑poll)

The council approved the creation of the St. John's Local Immigration Partnership Council and its Terms of Reference. It also approved weekly payment vouchers totaling $24,916,922.19 and the renewal of the city’s 2025‑2026 insurance policy. Discretionary uses were granted for a warehouse at 521 Fowler’s Road and an accessory building at 67 Majors Path. Additional actions included converting Rowan Place permit spaces to paid parking and approving several road closures for events and a film shoot.

• Approved formation of St. John's Local Immigration Partnership Council (10‑0)
• Approved weekly payment vouchers $24,916,922.19 (10‑0)
• Approved renewal of the 2025‑2026 Insurance Policy (10‑0)
• Approved Discretionary Use for Warehouse at 521 Fowler’s Road (10‑0)
• Approved Discretionary Use for Accessory Building at 67 Majors Path (10‑0)
• Approved conversion of 22 permit spaces on Rowan Place to paid parking (10‑0)
• Approved road closures for fall events and TV film shoot (10‑0)
• Approved travel costs for Mayor Danny Breen to Atlantic Real Estate Forum (9‑1)

Built Heritage Experts Panel

The Built Heritage Experts Panel will adopt minutes from its August 6 and September 3 meetings, then discuss new business items. Topics include a wall sign at 54 Circular Road (SGN2500101), the use of heat pumps on designated heritage buildings, approved materials for heritage buildings, issues concerning Temperance Street, and the Southcott Awards.

• 54 Circular Road – SGN2500101 – Wall Sign
• Heat Pumps on Designated Heritage Buildings
• Designated Heritage Building Materials
• Temperance Street
• Southcott Awards

The panel unanimously adopted its agenda and the minutes from August 6 and September 3, 2025. Staff reported that the wall sign at 4 Holdsworth Court was installed and that all heritage grants had been approved by Council. The panel unanimously recommended that Council approve the non‑conforming sign at 54 Circular Road while requiring the removal of its third‑party advertising.

• Adopt agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopt August 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopt September 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommend Council approve non‑conforming sign at 54 Circular Road and remove third‑party signage (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss a planning application for 100 Logy Bay Road and the 2025-2026 insurance policy renewal. The meeting includes reports from various city councillors across multiple departments.

• Planning application for 100 Logy Bay Road (MPA2500004)
• Insurance Policy Renewal 2025-2026

Regular Council Meeting

The St. John's City Council will discuss several development matters, including building expansions on non‑conforming lots and a proposed rebuild of non‑conforming units. A key decision is the adoption of rezoning for 670 Kenmount Road (REZ2500011). Other items include a quit‑claim deed for Job Street, a sale of city land at the rear of 7B Midstream Place, and funding for Horlick Avenue drainage improvements.

• Adoption of rezoning for 670 Kenmount Road – REZ2500011
• Quit claim deed for the gap between 5 and 17A Job Street
• Sale of City land at the rear of 7B Midstream Place
• Horlick Avenue drainage improvements funding
• Adoption of text amendment on landscaping and parking requirements for small apartment buildings

The council approved several non‑conforming building expansions and rebuilds, rezoned a lot on Kenmount Road, and authorized the sale of city land behind 7B Midstream Place. It also approved weekly payment vouchers totaling $11,727,239.28 and a road closure for a TV film shoot in November. All motions passed with a vote of 11‑0.

• Approved building expansion at 410 Logy Bay Road (11‑0)
• Approved landscaping and driveway within floodplain at 8 Portugal Cove Road (11‑0)
• Approved rebuild of non‑conforming dwelling at 250‑252 Back Line (11‑0)
• Approved rebuild of four non‑conforming units at 204‑210 Empire Avenue (11‑0)
• Approved rezoning of 670 Kenmount Road to Residential Reduced Lot Zone (11‑0)
• Approved sale of City land behind 7B Midstream Place (11‑0)
• Approved weekly payment vouchers for Oct 8 and Oct 15 totaling $11,727,239.28 (11‑0)
• Approved road closure for filming of TV show “Saint Pierre” on Nov 2 or Nov 6 (11‑0)

Anti-Racism Working Group

The St. John's Anti‑Racism Working Group will meet virtually on October 15, 2025. The agenda includes a presentation on municipal equity tools and a proposal discussion for a draft anti‑racism work plan. The group will also adopt minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting and set the date for the next session.

• Municipal Equity Tools Presentation and Engagement
• Draft Anti‑Racism Work Plan – proposal and discussion

Swearing In Ceremony

The council meeting is scheduled solely for a ceremonial swearing‑in of officials. No policy decisions, contracts, or ordinances are on the agenda. The item is procedural and does not involve votes or public hearings.

Regular Council Meeting

The St. John's City Council will review several development applications and rezoning requests. The meeting also includes a resolution regarding an arms embargo and the renewal of a youth engagement strategy.

• Rezoning requests for 70 Power’s Road (REZ2500019) and 853 Main Road Wetlands Map Amendment (REZ2500020)
• Development applications for 516-520 Topsail Road, 6 Robin Hood Bay Road, and 371 Main Road
• Resolution regarding an Arms Embargo
• Youth Engagement Strategy Renewal
• Revised building elevation for 21A Angel Place

Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel

The Environment & Sustainability Experts Panel will handle routine items such as agenda approval, minutes adoption, delegations, and business arising. New business includes a landscaping and driveway project at 8 Portugal Cove Road within a floodplain and buffer, nominations for the panel chair, a discussion of the Urban Forest Masterplan, review of potential electric‑vehicle charger locations, and a 2026 priority‑setting exercise.

• 8 Portugal Cove Road – landscaping and driveway within floodplain and buffer
• Chair nominations – nominations to be voted on at next meeting
• Urban Forest Plan – discussion of key components for a masterplan
• Electric Vehicle Chargers – review of new location proposals
• 2026 Priorities Setting Exercise – staff will share content for member input

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet on Monday, September 29, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. to review travel reports, approve minutes, and hear presentations. The agenda includes proclamations for Fire Prevention Week and National Seniors Day, as well as updates on community services, housing, and economic development.

• Approval of minutes from September 16, 2025
• Travel Report for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2025
• Proclamation for Fire Prevention Week 2025
• Proclamation for National Seniors Day
• Rezoning applications for 70 Power's Road and 853 Main Road

The council adopted a text amendment to the Envision St. John’s Development Regulations to add Cidery/Winery as a discretionary use in the Agriculture zone at 70 Power’s Road, pending a satisfactory site plan and public notification. It also approved a map amendment to update the wetland status on Appendix C, Map 4 for 853 Main Road, with required advertising. Additionally, the council approved the plan to develop and refresh the Youth Engagement Strategy.

• Approved text amendment adding Cidery/Winery as discretionary use at 70 Power’s Road (9‑0)
• Approved map amendment updating wetland status at 853 Main Road (9‑0)
• Approved plan to develop/refresh Youth Engagement Strategy (9‑0)

Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Inclusion Advisory Committee will ratify the appointment of a new chair, review municipal equity tools, and receive verbal updates on paratransit, accessible public transportation, and the CNIB "Get on Board" campaign. It will also discuss traffic‑control signage for disability safety, review reserved street‑name inventory, and get an update on the accessible parking campaign. No formal decisions beyond the chair appointment are indicated.

• E‑Poll Ratification: Appointment of New Chair
• Municipal Equity Tools Presentation and Engagement Discussion
• Paratransit Update (verbal)
• Traffic Control Signage and Disability Safety (verbal update)
• Street Names for Reserved Street Names Inventory

The committee adopted its agenda and the June 12, 2025 minutes. After a conflict‑of‑interest declaration, the e‑poll to appoint Duane Morgan as Chair was ratified and he assumed the role. All motions were carried.

• Adopted agenda (motion carried)
• Adopted June 12, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved appointment of Duane Morgan as Chair (motion carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The regular City Council meeting on September 23, 2025 will review a range of items including proclamations, adoption of the agenda and minutes, and a series of development applications. The council will consider adoption‑in‑principle of the Cowan Heights and University Area neighbourhood plans. Additional items include a text amendment for 135 Harbour Drive, a heritage financial incentives program, and a new building application for 35 Gilbert Street. Contract award information and a cost‑sharing health insurance proposal for council members will also be presented.

• Request for parking relief – 37 O’Leary Avenue (INT2500068)
• Proposed accessory building in floodplain buffer – 44 Gallipoli Street (INT2500066)
• Adoption‑in‑principle of Cowan Heights Neighbourhood Plan
• Text amendment for 135 Harbour Drive (REZ2500015)
• 2025 Heritage Financial Incentives Program presentation

The council adopted the agenda and minutes, then approved several development items including parking relief and accessory buildings. It adopted in principle the Cowan Heights and University Area neighbourhood plans and approved 13 eligible applications for the 2025 Heritage Financial Incentives Program. The council also approved payment vouchers totaling $11,240,203.91 and a 50/50 health‑insurance premium cost‑sharing arrangement for new councillors.

• Approved parking relief for 17 spaces at 37 O’Leary Avenue (7‑0)
• Approved accessory building in floodplain at 44 Gallipoli Street (7‑0)
• Approved revised hours (8 a.m.–midnight) for 279 Portugal Cove Road restaurant (7‑0)
• Adopted in principle Cowan Heights Neighbourhood Plan (7‑0)
• Adopted in principle University Area Neighbourhood Plan (7‑0)
• Approved 13 eligible applications for 2025 Heritage Financial Incentives Program (7‑0)
• Approved weekly payment vouchers totaling $11,240,203.91 (7‑0)
• Approved 50/50 health‑insurance premium cost sharing for new councillors (7‑0)

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The committee will review the City Arts Plan, consider the Applause Awards, and hear a presentation on public art and artificial intelligence. They will also approve the agenda and minutes and set dates for the 2026 meetings.

• Applause Awards
• Discussion of the City Arts Plan
• Public Art & Artificial Intelligence presentation
• Approval of agenda and minutes
• Setting dates for 2026 meetings

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider adopting the Cowan Heights and University Area Neighbourhood Plans in principle and reviewing a text amendment for 135 Harbour Drive. The agenda also includes a presentation on Memorial University's 100th anniversary and the 2025 Heritage Financial Incentives Program.

• Adoption-in-Principle: Cowan Heights Neighbourhood Plan
• Adoption-in-Principle: University Area Neighbourhood Plan
• Text Amendment: 135 Harbour Drive (REZ2500015)
• New Building: 35 Gilbert Street (SUB2400064)
• 2025 Heritage Financial Incentives Program

Regular Council Meeting

The St. John's City Council will adopt the agenda and minutes, review development applications, and ratify an electronic poll authorizing a road closure for a film shoot on September 5. It will also consider a resolution in lieu of an AGM for Advantage St. John's and review the 2025 Fall Events schedule for the St. John's Economic Revitalization Committee.

• Ratification of e‑poll for SERC – Film Shoot Road Closure Sept 5
• Resolution in Lieu of AGM – Advantage St. John's
• Review of Development Applications
• Discussion of SERC – 2025 Fall Events 2
• Canadian Capital Cities Organization – 2025 Annual Conference

The council adopted the agenda and the August 26 minutes unanimously. It approved a road closure for a film shoot on September 7, travel for Councillor Hickman to a conference, $16.97 million in weekly payment vouchers, a resolution in lieu of the AGM, and road closures for several fall events. Council also directed staff to investigate the condemned bridge in Blackhead Village.

• Adopt agenda as presented (5‑0)
• Adopt August 26 minutes (5‑0)
• Approve film‑shoot road closure on September 7 (5‑0)
• Approve travel for Councillor Hickman to CCO conference Oct 5‑8 (5‑0)
• Approve weekly payment vouchers totaling $16,967,094.31 (5‑0)
• Approve resolution in lieu of AGM (5‑0)
• Approve road closures for block party, parade, and race (5‑0)
• Direct staff to investigate ownership and repair of Blackhead Village bridge (action item)

Built Heritage Experts Panel

The Built Heritage Experts Panel is meeting to review the 2025 Heritage Financial Incentives Program. The panel will also consider the adoption of minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting.

• 2025 Heritage Financial Incentives Program

The panel could not achieve quorum, so the agenda and the August 5, 2025 minutes were not adopted. Staff reviewed 15 heritage grant applications and said an e‑poll will be sent to the panel for a recommendation to Council. No approvals, rejections, or other actions were taken at this meeting.

Committee of the Whole - CANCELLED

The meeting scheduled for September 2, 2025, was cancelled. The provided agenda contains no substantive items or discussion points.

Regular Council Meeting

The St. John's City Council meeting will consider the adoption of rezoning REZ2500009 for 222 LeMarchant Road. It will also review a wall sign proposal for 4 Holdsworth Street, two city‑land sale items (adjacent to 22 Monroe Street and rear of 47‑51 Wexford Street), a text amendment on landscaping and parking, and a traffic impact study for Mount Cashel Road. Additional items include several development applications and recent contract awards.

• Adoption of rezoning REZ2500009 – 222 LeMarchant Road
• Wall sign proposal – 4 Holdsworth Street (SGN2500072)
• Sale of city land adjacent to 22 Monroe Street
• Sale of city land at the rear of 47‑51 Wexford Street
• Traffic Impact Study – Mount Cashel Road

Youth Engagement Working Group

The Youth Engagement Working Group is meeting to receive a presentation on the 2025 Municipal Election from the City Clerk and Elections Coordinator. The group will also discuss the development of a new Youth Engagement Strategy and review sustainability survey results.

• Presentation on Municipal Election 2025 by Christine Carter and Theresa Walsh
• Discussion on developing a new Youth Engagement Strategy
• Review of Survey 25 Results regarding Sustainability
• Discussion of 'Learn It, Live It: Everyday Sustainability' event
• Update on City Influencers Pop-Ups and upcoming surveys

The Working Group adopted its agenda and the February and April meeting minutes. It decided there will be no election information table at the upcoming orientation and that additional youth engagement activities planned for August were cancelled due to weather and air quality. Three members volunteered to help with the initial engagement process for the new Youth Engagement Strategy.

• Adopted agenda (motion carried)
• Adopted February 18, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted April 23, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Cancelled election table at orientation
• Cancelled additional August youth engagement opportunities
• Kat, Sam, and Cale volunteered to assist with initial engagement process

Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel

The Environment & Sustainability Experts Panel will adopt the agenda and minutes, then discuss several updates. Items include a driveway relocation and grading project at 8 Portugal Cove Road, servicing the new fire station at 371 Main Road, a progress update on the Residential Retrofit Guide Program, a community update on the Resilient St. John’s Climate Plan, and an update on EV charger locations and rates presented to Council on August 12.

• 8 Portugal Cove Road – relocating driveway and grading/landscaping in the floodplain
• 371 Main Road – servicing new fire station and removing landscaping structures in floodplain buffer
• Residential Retrofit Guide Program – staff update on progress and launch plans
• Resilient St. John’s Climate Plan – community update provided to Council
• EV Charger Locations and Rates – schedule update and revised rates brought to Council

The panel adopted the meeting agenda and the May 9, 2025 minutes. The 8 Portugal Cove Road driveway project was deferred pending an updated site plan. The panel recommended and approved the servicing and removal of landscaping structures, including sediment control for the tennis‑court demolition, at 371 Main Road (Goulds fire station). No other items received formal decisions.

• Adopted agenda (motion carried)
• Adopted May 9, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Deferred 8 Portugal Cove Road driveway and grading project pending updated site plan
• Approved servicing and removal of landscaping structures at 371 Main Road fire station, with sediment capture measures (motion carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The St. John's City Council will consider several development items, including the adoption of a rezoning for 222 LeMarchant Road (REZ2500009) and a rezoning for 670 Kenmount Road (REZ2500011). The council will also adopt a text amendment for Residential Uses and Subsidiary Dwelling Units. In addition, a proposal for new installations and rates for the public electric vehicle charging network will be discussed.

• Adoption of rezoning REZ2500009 for 222 LeMarchant Road
• Adoption of rezoning REZ2500011 for 670 Kenmount Road
• Adoption of Residential Uses and Subsidiary Dwelling Units text amendment
• Public Electric Vehicle Charging Network – new installations and rates
• Petition from residents regarding 222 LeMarchant Road

The council approved the weekly payment vouchers for July 30 and August 6, 2025, totaling $11,510,961.94. It deferred the recommendation on 222 LeMarchant Road for two weeks to allow a resident meeting. It adopted a development‑regulations amendment to broaden residential uses and subsidiary‑dwelling unit rules. Additional actions included appointing a new arts committee member, approving EV charger rates and schedule, and rezoning 670 Kenmount Road.

• Approved payment vouchers $11,510,961.94 (9‑0)
• Deferred 222 LeMarchant Road recommendation for two weeks (9‑0)
• Appointed Caroline Godin to Arts and Culture Advisory Committee (9‑0)
• Approved revised EV charger implementation schedule and rates (9‑0)
• Considered rezoning 670 Kenmount Road to Residential Reduced Lot Zone and ordered public advertisement (9‑0)
• Adopted Envision St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment No. 57 to expand residential uses and SDU requirements (9‑0)
• Adopted agenda and minutes as presented (9‑0)

Built Heritage Experts Panel

The Built Heritage Experts Panel will hold a virtual meeting on August 6, 2025. The agenda includes a presentation on 27 New Gower Street and a new business item concerning a wall sign at 4 Holdsworth Street (reference SGN2500072). The panel will also address routine items such as call to order, agenda approval, and adoption of minutes from the June 25, 2025 meeting.

• Presentation on 27 New Gower Street
• New business: wall sign proposal for 4 Holdsworth Street (SGN2500072)
• Adoption of minutes from June 25, 2025

The Built Heritage Experts Panel adopted the agenda and the June 25 minutes without dissent. It recommended and unanimously approved the proposed LED‑lit sign at 4 Holdsworth Street, directing it be raised and centered between the three windows on the George Street façade. No other motions were taken.

• Agenda adoption carried unanimously
• June 25, 2025 minutes adoption carried unanimously
• Recommendation to approve 4 Holdsworth Street sign carried unanimously

Regular Council Meeting

The St. John's City Council meeting will review several development applications, including accessory buildings in floodplain buffers and a building line establishment. Council will consider the sale of city land adjacent to 22 Monroe Street and a rezoning adoption for 8 Shaw Street and 4 McLea Place. Additional items include interpreting zone lines on 853 Main Road, an easement over city land at 62 Alexander Street, and an update to school zone timing.

• Sale of City land adjacent to 22 Monroe Street
• 8 Shaw Street and 4 McLea Place – REZ2500007 – Adoption
• 853 Main Rd interpret zone lines
• Easement over City land at 62 Alexander Street
• School Zone Time Update

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will meet to adopt minutes from the previous meeting, ratify e-polls for mobile vending and travel, and consider several development applications including a rezoning at 7 Waterford Bridge Road and the designation of 59 Duckworth Street as a heritage building.

• Adoption of 7 Waterford Bridge Road rezoning (REZ2500013)
• Designation of 59 Duckworth Street as a heritage building
• Artist selection for 2025 Canada Games Mural Partnership
• Approval of building line variances for 36 Bonaventure Avenue
• Consideration of 2025 Canada Games road closures

The council adopted the agenda and the July 7, 2025 minutes unanimously. It approved a series of development permits, heritage alterations, and road‑closure measures. It also approved weekly payment vouchers totaling $36,462,566.33.

• Approved adoption of agenda (8-0)
• Approved adoption of July 7, 2025 minutes (8-0)
• Approved Accessory Building at 264 Oliver’s Pond Road (8-0)
• Approved Building Line, Rear Yard Variance and Heritage Design at 36 Bonaventure Avenue (8-0)
• Approved exterior alterations to heritage building at 59 Duckworth Street (8-0)
• Approved weekly payment vouchers totaling $36,462,566.33 (8-0)
• Approved road closures for the 2025 Canada Games (7-0)
• Approved demolition order for 46 & 48 Blackwood Place (8-0)

Seniors Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific topics, decisions, or discussions listed for this meeting.

Regular Council Meeting

The St. John's City Council will consider a series of development applications, including an approval in principle for an institutional use at 759 Empire Avenue. Additional items include a warehouse and office proposal at 537 Thorburn Road, a building line establishment at 130 Shoal Bay Road, and several parking relief requests. The council will also review by‑law amendments, a floodplain map amendment, and a heritage design request for 30 Duckworth Street.

• Approval in Principle for institutional use – 759 Empire Avenue (DEV2500082)
• Warehouse and office use proposal – 537 Thorburn Road (DEV2500104)
• Establishment of the building line – 130 Shoal Bay Road (SUB2400067)
• Parking relief requests – 2‑12 Army Street and 244 Ladysmith Drive
• Floodplain map amendment – REZ2500016

Built Heritage Experts Panel

The Built Heritage Experts Panel will meet to review the St. John's Heritage Strategic Plan. The panel will also discuss matters regarding 1 Clift’s-Baird’s Cove and the designated heritage building at 59 Duckworth Street (Devon House).

• Presentation on St. John's Heritage Strategic Plan by Ann-Marie Cashin
• Discussion regarding 1 Clift’s-Baird’s Cove
• Review of 59 Duckworth Street – Devon House – Designated Heritage Building

The agenda and the March 26, 2025 minutes were adopted unanimously. The Built Heritage Experts Panel recommended that brick be used for the top window of 59 Duckworth Street and that the proposed wood be rejected. Staff will take the recommendation back to the applicant for consideration.

• Agenda adopted unanimously
• Minutes of March 26, 2025 adopted unanimously
• Panel recommends brick for 59 Duckworth Street façade, rejects wood
• Staff to return recommendation to applicant

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss updates to city records retention, sports and entertainment by-laws, and the June 2025 Strategic Plan report. The body is also reviewing proposed amendments to floodplain maps and residential dwelling unit regulations.

• Floodplain Map Amendment (REZ2500016)
• Residential Uses and Subsidiary Dwelling Units Text Amendment
• St. John’s Sports & Entertainment Ltd. By-law Amendments
• City of St. John’s Records Retention and Disposition Schedule
• Resilient St. John’s Climate Plan 2022-2024 community update

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss several land sales, zoning interpretations, and development applications. The meeting includes the review of the December 31, 2024 Audited Financial Statements and the 2025 Audit Plan.

• Approval of December 31, 2024 Audited Financial Statements and 2025 Audit Plan
• Sale of City land between 36 Temperance Street and Battery Road
• Sale of City land adjacent to 22 Hayward Avenue and at the rear of 294 Torbay Road
• Wetlands Map Amendment for Southlands SL1
• Paid parking for George Street West

The council approved several development and land‑sale items, adopted financial statements and policy updates, and approved conversion of timed parking to paid parking. Notable approvals included the sale of city land at the rear of 294 Torbay Road (6‑to‑1) and the adoption of a wetland map amendment for Southlands SL1. The motion to sell land adjacent to 22 Hayward Avenue was defeated (3‑to‑4).

• Approved parking relief for four spaces at 4 Holdsworth Street (7‑to‑0)
• Approved Crown Land easement off the Trans‑Canada Highway near Torbayman’s Pond (7‑to‑0)
• Approved residential fence in floodplain buffer at 42 Beauford Place (7‑to‑0)
• Approved discretionary use for 75‑81 Harvey Road (two dwelling units) and one parking space (7‑to‑0)
• Approved sale of city land between 36 Temperance Street and Battery Road (7‑to‑0)
• Approved sale of city land at rear of 294 Torbay Road (6‑to‑1)
• Approved conversion of timed parking to paid parking on George Street West (7‑to‑0)
• Approved wetland map amendment for Southlands SL1 (7‑to‑0)

Inclusion Advisory Committee

The St. John's Inclusion Advisory Committee will meet virtually on June 12, 2025. After routine items, the committee will review several reports—including the 2024 Accessible Parking Report and a Paratransit Report—and will consider approving a street‑naming application. Additional updates will be given on playground communication boards, anti‑racism initiatives, and feedback on the Downtown Neighbourhood Plan.

• Street Name Application – IAC Approval
• 2024 Accessible Parking Report
• Paratransit Report
• Playground Communication Boards Update
• Anti‑Racism Working Group – verbal update

The meeting could not achieve quorum, so the agenda was not approved and the adoption of the April 10 minutes was deferred to the September 25 meeting. The committee decided to circulate an electronic poll to the members for the proposed street‑name application. The next Inclusion Advisory Committee meeting was scheduled for September 25, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

• Agenda approval – not approved (no quorum)
• Adoption of April 10 minutes – deferred to Sep 25 (no quorum)
• Street name application – e‑poll to be circulated to members
• Next meeting scheduled for Sep 25, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss various municipal department reports. Key items include a rezoning application and matters regarding the city's art collection and youth engagement.

• Rezoning application REZ2500007 for 8 Shaw Street and 4 McLea Place
• Civic Art Collection – Urban Art Gallery
• Youth Engagement Working Group Sustainability Event

The council adopted the agenda and the May 27, 2025 minutes unanimously. It approved the Urban Art Gallery initiative on participating Water Street properties. It also approved moving forward with rezoning 8 Shaw Street and 4 McLea Place from Residential Special to Residential 1, including required advertising. All motions passed 6‑0.

• Approved agenda adoption (6‑0)
• Adopted May 27, 2025 minutes (6‑0)
• Approved Urban Art Gallery initiative on Water Street properties (6‑0)
• Approved consideration and advertisement of rezoning 8 Shaw St & 4 McLea Pl to R1 zone (6‑0)

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee will adopt the agenda and minutes, receive reports on the Applause Awards, review proposals for the Civic Art Collection—including the Urban Art Gallery and the First Light Summer Cultural Collections Assistant—and consider the City Arts Plan and the Traffic Box Art Program. The meeting will also set the date for the next session.

• Applause Awards
• Civic Art Collection – Urban Art Gallery
• Civic Art Collection – First Light Summer Cultural Collections Assistant
• City Arts Plan
• Traffic Box Art Program

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee approved the meeting agenda as presented. It also adopted the minutes from the March 7, 2025 meeting. No other motions were decided during this session.

• Adopted agenda (motion carried)
• Adopted March 7, 2025 minutes (motion carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The St. John's City Council will vote on adopting the Commercial Property Tax and Vacancy Relief By‑Law. It will also consider several development applications, including parking relief requests and a new child‑care centre. Additional items include rezoning and land‑sale proposals for various city parcels.

• Adoption of Commercial Property Tax and Vacancy Relief By‑Law
• Request for Parking Relief – 10 Eastland Drive (DEV2500070)
• Approval in Principle for Child Care Centre – 28 Stavanger Drive (DEV2500088)
• Warehouse Use Extension – 573 Thorburn Road (DEV2500054)
• Sale of City land adjacent to 22 Hayward Avenue

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at City Hall to review post-meeting minutes, hear presentations, and discuss agenda items including a rezoning request, a new dwelling development, and temporary traffic calming locations.

• 7 Waterford Bridge Road – REZ2500013 (rezoning)
• 4A Middle Battery Road – DEV2400079- New Dwelling
• Temporary Traffic Calming Locations - 2025
• SHAD Memorial 2025 Sponsorship Breakfast
• Adoption of Minutes from May 13, 2025

The council adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from May 13, 2025. It voted to sponsor the SHAD Memorial 2025 breakfast. It approved rezoning a portion of 7 Waterford Bridge Road from Residential 1 to Apartment 2 and accepted a heritage report with building elevations for 4A Middle Battery Road.

• Approved agenda adoption (7-0)
• Approved minutes of May 13, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved sponsorship breakfast for SHAD Memorial 2025 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 7 Waterford Bridge Road from R1 to A2 (7-0)
• Approved heritage report and building elevations for 4A Middle Battery Road (7-0)

Regular Council Meeting

The regular council meeting on May 20, 2025 will review a Notice of Motion to adopt a Commercial Property Tax and Vacancy Relief By‑Law. Additional items include the sale of city land on former Prowse Street, the rezoning of 74 Welland Street, and the naming of a new street in Kenmount Terrace. Several development applications and flood‑plain related proposals will also be discussed.

• Notice of Motion – Adoption of Commercial Property Tax and Vacancy Relief By‑Law
• Sale of City Land – Former Prowse Street, between 106 and 108 LeMarchant Road
• Rezoning – 74 Welland Street (formerly 425 Blackmarsh Road) – REZ2500010
• Naming of Street in Kenmount Terrace – Driftwood Street
• Request for Parking Relief – 25 Barnes Road (INT2500026)

The council unanimously approved a series of development applications, including landscaping, building changes, a turn‑around, a private development service, a Crown Land License, a height variance, and an arcade use, while rejecting an accessory building request in the watershed. It also adopted the 2023 Flood Risk Mapping Study. All motions carried with votes of 9‑0 except one at 8‑0 where a conflict of interest was noted.

• Approved landscaping and driveway in floodplain buffer at 560 Back Line (9‑0)
• Approved interior changes for a tri‑plex at 117 Newtown Road (9‑0)
• Approved new turn‑around on Silas Road at 158 Ruby Line (9‑0)
• Approved servicing of private development Southlands Area 9 Stage 2C (9‑0)
• Approved Crown Land License at 4157 Trans‑Canada Highway (9‑0)
• Approved variance for building height at 85 Quidi Vidi Village Road (9‑0)
• Approved discretionary use for arcade at 71 O’Leary Avenue (8‑0; Councillor Davis conflict)
• Rejected accessory building request at 11 Canon Smith Street in watershed (9‑0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review presentations from councilors on finance, public works, community services, housing, economic development, arts, governance, planning, development, engineering, sustainability, and parks. It will adopt the Commercial Property Tax and Vacancy Relief By-Law. The meeting also includes discussion of a wall sign application for 331 Water Street, a new dwelling application for 56 Brazil Street, and the 2023 Flood Risk Mapping Study.

• Adoption of the Commercial Property Tax and Vacancy Relief By-Law
• 331 Water Street – SGN2500034 – Wall Sign application
• 56 Brazil Street – DEV2500001 – New Dwelling application
• 2023 Flood Risk Mapping Study presentation
• Finance & Administration presentation by Councillor Ron Ellsworth

The council adopted the agenda and the April 29 minutes unanimously. It approved a wall sign at 331 Water Street and accepted the heritage report with building elevations for 56 Brazil Street. The council also approved the 2023 Flood Risk Mapping Study. All motions passed with a 7‑to‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Adopted minutes of April 29, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved wall sign at 331 Water Street (7-0)
• Accepted heritage report and approved building elevations for 56 Brazil Street (7-0)
• Approved 2023 Flood Risk Mapping Study (7-0)

Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel

The Environment & Sustainability Experts Panel will consider five new business items: a grading and driveway project at 560 Back Line in a floodplain buffer, a public‑utility installation on Southlands Boulevard within the floodplain buffer, servicing of a private development in Southlands Area 9 Stage 2C in a wetland buffer, a road turnaround on Silas Road in a floodplain buffer, and general updates on building‑code acceleration, retrofits, EV‑network expansion, and wetland protection.

• 560 Back Line – Grading/Landscaping and Driveway in the Floodplain Buffer (DEV2400121)
• Southlands Boulevard – Public utility in the Floodplain Buffer (INT2400081)
• Southlands Area 9 Stage 2C – Servicing of a Private Development in the Wetland and Wetland Buffer (SUB2400028)
• Silas Road – Turnaround in Floodplain Buffer
• General updates on building code accelerator project, building retrofits, EV network expansion, and wetland protection

Regular Council Meeting

The St. John's City Council will meet to discuss several development applications and policy updates. The body is deciding on the adoption of a zoning amendment for 74 Welland Street and the expropriation of easements on Crosbie Road and Airport Heights Drive.

• Adoption of Zoning Amendment 50 for 74 Welland Street (formerly 425 Blackmarsh Road)
• Expropriation of easements at 13 and 30 Crosbie Road for a Shared Use Path and bus shelters
• Expropriation of a temporary emergency access easement at 17 Airport Heights Drive
• Sale of City land adjacent to 45 Scott Street, fronting on Mayor Avenue
• Review of contracts awarded above $100,000.00 between April 2 and April 30, 2025

The council adopted the agenda and minutes, then approved several discretionary and non‑conforming uses for restaurants and retail at four locations. It also approved the sale of city land next to 45 Scott Street and rezoned 74 Welland Street from A2 to R3. Policy updates, travel authorization, and new appointments were adopted, and parklet fees were reduced with an 8‑to‑1 vote.

• Approved Discretionary Use for Restaurant at 397 Empire Avenue (9‑0)
• Approved change to Retail Use at 93‑95 Merrymeeting Road (9‑0)
• Approved Discretionary Use for Restaurant at 279 Portugal Cove Road (9‑0)
• Approved change to Retail Use at 57 Blackler Avenue (9‑0)
• Approved sale of City land adjacent to 45 Scott Street (9‑0)
• Adopted rezoning of 74 Welland Street from A2 to R3 (9‑0)
• Approved reduction of parklet fees (8‑1)
• Approved appointment of two members to the Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel (9‑0)

Built Heritage Experts Panel

The Built Heritage Experts Panel will meet virtually on April 30, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, presentations, approval of the agenda, and adoption of minutes from March 26, 2025. New business will address a property for sale at 9 Gower Street and an application for a wall sign at 331 Water Street (SGN2500034). The panel will discuss these items during the meeting.

• 9 Gower Street – Property for Sale
• 331 Water Street – Wall Sign (SGN2500034)
• Approval of agenda – April 30, 2025
• Adoption of minutes – March 26, 2025
• Presentations/Delegations

The Built Heritage Experts Panel adopted the meeting agenda as presented, with a unanimous vote. It also adopted the minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting, again unanimously. The panel recommended and unanimously approved the proposed wall sign at 331 Water Street facing Harbour Drive.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of March 26, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved wall sign at 331 Water Street (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review a series of reports and updates, including a travel report for the three months ended March 31, 2025, an Inclusion Advisory Committee terms of reference update, and Housing Accelerator Fund initiatives for the City of St. John’s. It will also consider updates to the Training and Learning policy and the Procurement policy, each with attached draft documents. A National Poetry Month reading will be presented, and the meeting will cover additional departmental reports and public business.

• Training and Learning Policy Update (attached draft documents)
• Procurement Policy Update (attached draft documents)
• Housing Accelerator Fund Initiatives – City of St. John’s (attachment)
• Inclusion Advisory Committee – Terms of Reference Update (attachment)
• Travel Report – Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 (attachment)

The council adopted the agenda and the April 15 minutes without opposition. It approved adding the Universal Design Network NL to the Inclusion Advisory Committee list, updated the Training and Learning Policy, and updated the Procurement Policy, each with an 8‑to‑0 vote. The council also approved travel costs for Mayor Breen to attend the Atlantic Mayors’ Caucus in Saint John, New Brunswick.

• Agenda adoption carried (8 to 0)
• April 15 minutes adoption carried (8 to 0)
• Inclusion Advisory Committee terms update approved (8 to 0)
• Training and Learning Policy update approved (8 to 0)
• Procurement Policy update approved (8 to 0)
• Travel authorization for Mayor Breen to Atlantic Mayors’ Caucus approved (8 to 0)

Seniors Advisory Committee

The Seniors Advisory Committee will review action items from previous meetings and discuss new initiatives, including the Adult and Seniors Summer Programming 2025, an update on the 2025 Applause Awards, and plans for Seniors Day 2025. The meeting will also include routine agenda items such as approval of the agenda, adoption of minutes, and a roundtable discussion.

• Adult and Seniors Summer Programming 2025 – discussion of upcoming summer activities for adults and seniors
• Applause Awards 2025 – update on the awards program
• Seniors Day 2025 – planning for the annual seniors celebration

Youth Engagement Working Group

The Youth Engagement Working Group is meeting to discuss the process for developing a new Youth Engagement Strategy. The group will also work to finalize events and initiatives for 2025.

• Discussion with City Clerk Theresa Walsh and Elections Coordinator Christine Carter
• Process for developing a new Youth Engagement Strategy
• Finalization of 2025 events and initiatives, including a sustainability event, elections, and City Influencers promotions
• Discussion on new member recruitment

Because a quorum was not reached, the agenda, the February 18, 2025 minutes, and the plan to develop a new Youth Engagement Strategy were deferred. The group approved a hands‑on sustainability event to be held at the St. John’s Farmer’s Market on a Thursday evening in early‑mid June, with volunteers assigned. Staff will email any action items related to upcoming events to the working group, and a public call for new members will be issued.

• Agenda adoption deferred due to lack of quorum
• Adoption of February 18, 2025 minutes deferred due to lack of quorum
• Development of new Youth Engagement Strategy deferred to next meeting
• Approved hands‑on sustainability event at St. John’s Farmer’s Market, Thursday evenings 6‑8 p.m., early‑mid June
• Zeinab Salehiankia, Samuel Bishop, and Maria Penney volunteered to assist with the event
• Staff will email upcoming event action items to YEWG for consideration
• Co‑Chair volunteered to participate in election pop‑up events in August and September
• Decision to issue a public call for new YEWG members

Regular Council Meeting

The St. John's City Council meeting will review several development applications, including a Crown land grant on Petty Harbour Road and a proposed single detached dwelling at 5 King’s Hill Road. It will also discuss rezoning proposals for Southlands, 725 Southlands Boulevard, 146 Casey Street, and other sites, as well as a Wetlands Map Amendment for Southlands. Additional items include a petition from Margaret's Place residents and the appointment of new members to the Anti‑Racism Working Group.

• Crown Land Grant – Petty Harbour Road – CRW2500004
• Proposed Single Detached Dwelling – 5 King’s Hill Road – INT2500021
• Notices Published – 31 Malta Street – DEV2500039
• Wetlands Map Amendment – Southlands (SL1)
• Anti‑Racism Working Group – Appointment of New Members

The council approved weekly payment vouchers totaling $17,315,693.65 for the weeks ending April 9 and April 16, 2025. It rejected a Crown Land Grant for cemetery use on Petty Harbour Road and a proposed single‑detached dwelling at 5 King’s Hill Road within the Broad Cove Watershed. The council approved a service shop at 31 Malta Street, a retail use at 55 Cashin Avenue, a clinic and parking relief at 65 Empire Avenue, and demolition/rebuild at 267 Thorburn Road, while rejecting a discretionary use at 5 Lunenburg Street. Additional actions included adopting the agenda and minutes, updating the Development Design Manual, appointing new members to the Anti‑Racism Working Group, and approving road closures for the May 4 Battle of the Atlantic Parade.

• Approved $17,315,693.65 weekly payment vouchers (9‑0)
• Rejected Crown Land Grant for cemetery use on Petty Harbour Road (8‑0, 1 abstain)
• Rejected proposed single‑detached dwelling at 5 King’s Hill Road (9‑0)
• Approved Discretionary Use for a service shop at 31 Malta Street (9‑0)
• Approved change of Non‑Conforming Use for retail at 55 Cashin Avenue (9‑0)
• Approved change of Non‑Conforming Use for clinic and 3 parking spaces at 65 Empire Avenue (9‑0)
• Approved demolition and rebuild of non‑conforming use at 267 Thorburn Road (9‑0)
• Rejected Discretionary Use for retail sales at 5 Lunenburg Street (1‑8)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss several land-use and rezoning applications across the city. The meeting also includes updates on traffic calming and a report on public feedback regarding the Downtown Pedestrian Mall.

• Rezoning requests for 725 Southlands Boulevard, 146 Casey Street, 222 LeMarchant Road, and 500 Kenmount Road
• Wetlands Map Amendment for Southlands (SL1)
• Downtown Pedestrian Mall 'What We Heard' report
• Development Design Manual updates
• Spring 2025 Traffic Calming Project update

The council approved several planning amendments, including a wetland map update, a map change for 725 Southlands Boulevard, rezoning of 146 Casey Street, and a text amendment for 222 LeMarchant Road. It rejected the rezoning of 500 Kenmount Road (Huntsman Place) but approved a separate rezoning of that parcel to a Comprehensive Development Area. The Development Design Manual was also updated. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved Wetlands Map Amendment – Southlands SL1 (10-0)
• Approved map amendment for 725 Southlands Blvd (10-0)
• Approved rezoning of 146 Casey Street to Apartment Downtown (10-0)
• Approved text amendment adding “Dwelling Unit – 1st Storey” in COH Zone (10-0)
• Rejected rezoning of 500 Kenmount Road (Huntsman Place) (10-0)
• Approved rezoning of 500 Kenmount Road to CDA 9 (10-0)
• Approved updates to Development Design Manual (9-0)
• Adopted minutes of April 1, 2025 (10-0)

Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Inclusion Advisory Committee will meet to discuss accessibility planning and transit updates. The body is reviewing a progress report on the 2024 Accessibility Plan and considering a street naming application.

• 2024 Accessibility Plan Progress Report
• Street name application for Finch Garden Place
• Paratransit update
• Recreation Support Services update
• AccessAbility Week 2025 update

Regular Council Meeting

The St. John's City Council will adopt several by‑law amendments, including Building, Commercial Maintenance and Residential Property Standards amendments (No. 1‑2025). It will also approve the 188 New Pennywell Road development (MPA2400008) and adopt the Main Road and Shoal Bay Road amendment (MPA2400010). Additional items include ratifying e‑poll travel approval, cyber‑insurance policy, and appointing members to various advisory committees.

• Adoption of Building By‑Law Amendment No. 1‑2025
• Adoption of Commercial Maintenance By‑Law Amendment No. 1‑2025
• Adoption of Residential Property Standards By‑Law Amendment No. 1‑2025
• Approval of 188 New Pennywell Road development (MPA2400008)
• Adoption of Main Road and Shoal Bay Road amendment (MPA2400010)

The council unanimously adopted amendments to the Building, Commercial Maintenance and Residential Property Standards by‑laws. It also approved a Crown Land grant, a public‑utility replacement, several discretionary‑use and zoning applications, an approval‑in‑principle for an apartment building, and a $115,000 cyber‑insurance payment.

• Adopted Building By‑law Amendment No. 1‑2025 (8‑0)
• Adopted Commercial Maintenance By‑law Amendment No. 1‑2025 (8‑0)
• Adopted Residential Property Standards By‑law Amendment No. 1‑2025 (8‑0)
• Approved Crown Land Grant (0.63 ha) at 358 Blackhead Road (8‑0)
• Approved replacement of public utility in floodplain on Petty Harbour Road (8‑0)
• Approved Approval‑in‑Principle for apartment building at 5 & 7 Little Street (8‑0)
• Approved zone standards for a single‑detached dwelling at 661 Thorburn Road (8‑0)
• Approved $115,000 payment for city cyber‑insurance policy (8‑0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss several rezoning requests and a municipal plan amendment. The meeting also includes a progress report on accessibility and updates to parking and crosswalk programs.

• Rezoning applications for Curlew Place (REZ2500002), 18 Campbell Avenue (REZ2500008), and 425 Blackmarsh Road (REZ2500010)
• Municipal Plan Amendment for 125 Southlands Boulevard (MPA2400005)
• Accessibility Plan Progress Report 2024
• Paid Parking Application Contract, Transaction Fee, and Minimum Parking Time
• Annual Crosswalk Improvement Program Update

The council unanimously adopted the agenda and the March 18 minutes. It approved four rezoning applications for Curlew Place, 18 Campbell Avenue, 425 Blackmarsh Road, and 125 Southlands Boulevard. The council also approved an extension of the PayByPhone parking contract with a $0.35 transaction fee and a 15‑minute minimum parking session. All motions carried 10‑0.

• Adopted agenda (10‑0)
• Adopted March 18 minutes (10‑0)
• Approved rezoning Curlew Place from R1 to R2 (10‑0)
• Approved rezoning 18 Campbell Avenue from R2 to R3 (10‑0)
• Approved rezoning portion of 425 Blackmarsh Road from A2 to R2 (10‑0)
• Approved rezoning 125 Southlands Boulevard from CR to R2 with land‑use report conditions (10‑0)
• Approved extension of PayByPhone contract, $0.35 fee and 15‑minute minimum session (10‑0)

Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel

The Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel will meet to review applications from NF Power for utility line upgrades along Petty Harbour Road, including staff proposals for Earth Day 2025 activities.

• Approval of February 2025 minutes
• Review of NF Power Phase 1 and 2 utility upgrades
• Discussion of Climate Leadership Applause Awards
• Staff proposal for Earth Day 2025 activities

The panel adopted the meeting agenda and the February 20, 2025 minutes. It recommended and approved the Phase 1 applications for Newfoundland Power to replace poles and guy wires along Petty Harbour Road, with a requirement to use pole casings to protect the wetland, floodplain, and buffer. No decision was recorded for Phase 2 or the Earth Day 2025 events, and the Applause Awards nominees were presented for further discussion.

• Adopt agenda as presented (motion moved by Myles Russell, seconded by Piers Evans)
• Adopt minutes of February 20, 2025 (motion moved by Myles Russell, seconded by Angela Antle)
• Approve Phase 1 Petty Harbour Road utility upgrades with pole casings (motion carried)

Built Heritage Experts Panel

The Built Heritage Experts Panel is meeting to conduct new member orientations and review administrative items. The panel will also discuss nominations for heritage awards.

• New member introductions and orientation
• Heritage award nominations

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss updates to the Building, Commercial Maintenance, and Residential Property Standards by-laws. The meeting also includes several development applications and zoning requests across the city.

• Proposed amendments to Building By-Law, Commercial Maintenance By-Law, and Residential Property Standards By-Law (No. 1-2025)
• Development applications for 11 Barrow’s Road, 28 Symonds Avenue, 109 Blackmarsh Road, and 28 Autumn Drive
• Rezoning requests for 75 Lady Anderson Street and 7 Waterford Bridge Road
• Approval for 34 New Cove Road (MPA2300005)
• Window replacements for designated heritage building at 28 Cochrane Street

The council adopted the agenda and the March 11 minutes unanimously. It approved several development applications, including a seasonal food‑vendor use at 11 Barrow’s Road, a clinic at 28 Symonds Avenue, an expansion at 109 Blackmarsh Road, and an accessory building with a height variance at 28 Autumn Drive. The council also voted to deactivate the City’s corporate X account and shift communications to Facebook and Instagram, and it approved weekly payment vouchers totaling $18,819,948.90.

• Agenda adopted (10‑0)
• Minutes of March 11, 2025 adopted (10‑0)
• Approved discretionary use at 11 Barrow’s Road for seasonal food vendors with shuttle service (9‑1)
• Approved discretionary use at 28 Symonds Avenue for a clinic and one parking space (10‑0)
• Approved expansion of non‑conforming use at 109 Blackmarsh Road with three parking spaces (10‑0)
• Approved accessory building and 10% height variance at 28 Autumn Drive (10‑0)
• Approved deactivation of the City’s corporate X account and related accounts, shifting to Facebook and Instagram (10‑0)
• Approved weekly payment vouchers totaling $18,819,948.90 (10‑0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a rezoning application and several by-law amendments. The meeting also includes reviews of social media channels and planning for Earth Day 2025.

• Rezoning application REZ2500006 for 75 Lady Anderson Street
• Amendment to Building By-Law (No. 1-2025)
• Amendment to Commercial Maintenance By-Law (No. 1-2025)
• Amendment to Residential Property Standards By-Law (No. 1-2025)
• Review of social media channels

Regular Council Meeting

The St. John's City Council meeting will consider several development applications, including zoning standards for 544 Foxtrap Access Road and parking relief requests on Lady Anderson Street and Torbay Road. It will also vote on the allocation of community and capital grants for 2025, and ratify recent contract awards and a sale of city land behind 5 Laggan Place. Additional items include travel authorizations and reports from committees.

• Set Agriculture Zone Standards – 544 Foxtrap Access Road (DEV2400097)
• Requests for Parking Relief – 13 Lady Anderson Street, 50 Torbay Road, 15 Lady Anderson Street
• 2025 Community Grant Allocation Approval
• 2025 Capital Grant Allocations Approval
• Sale of City Land – Rear of 5 Laggan Place

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The committee will adopt the agenda and minutes from prior meetings. It will receive updates on the Community Services Grants Program, the Arts Plan, and the 2024 Civic Art Collection procurement. The meeting also announces the 2025 Call for Performers, a World Poetry Day reading event, and the Applause Awards. No other decisions are listed.

• Community Services Grants Program update
• Arts Plan update
• Civic Art Collection 2024 procurement update
• 2025 Call for Performers announcement
• World Poetry Day Reading Event announcement

Seniors Advisory Committee

The committee will review pending action items and hear presentations on the Metrobus service and a resident satisfaction survey. It will consider new business, including a call for a new chair and the Applause Awards Senior of the Year. No specific decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Metrobus Presentation (sac_March2025.pdf)
• Resident Satisfaction Survey (SAC RSS.pdf)
• Call for Chair (new chair position)
• Applause Awards 2025 – Senior of the Year (Applause Awards 2025- Senior of the Year.pdf)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss various city departments and planning matters. The session includes reviews of a rezoning application and a request for ground signs.

• Rezoning application REZ2500001 for 425 Blackmarsh Road (Welland Street)
• Ground sign application SGN2400132 for 9 Buchanan Street

Regular Council Meeting

The City of St. John's Council will meet to approve post-meeting minutes, ratify e-polls, and review committee reports. The agenda includes items regarding the sale of city land, an emergency management plan, and the 2025 civic improvement assessment rates.

• Approval of minutes from February 11, 2025
• Notice of Motion regarding US President Trump's Trade War
• Expropriation – Easement at 301 Back Line
• Sale of City land adjacent to 315 Waterford Bridge Road
• 2025 Civic Improvement Assessment Rates

Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel

The Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel is meeting to review several infrastructure projects and environmental updates. The body will discuss development in floodplain buffers and the implementation of a public electric vehicle charging network.

• Review of private development servicing at 145 Aberdeen Avenue in the floodplain buffer
• Proposed stormwater infrastructure at 275 Southside Road in the floodplain and buffer
• Infrastructure in the floodplain buffer at Kenmount Road
• Expansion of the Public EV Chargers Network with 26 Level 2 chargers
• Review of the Corporate GHG Inventory update for 2018-2023

Youth Engagement Working Group

The Youth Engagement Working Group will review survey results, provide verbal updates on land‑use and recreation plans, and discuss the 2025 Strategic Plan. Members will consider the 2025 Youth Strategy Initiatives and review the group's membership terms of reference. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Survey 23 – Metrobus results
• Verbal update on land‑use plans and recreation master plan (University Area, Cowan Heights)
• Verbal update on the Strategic Plan
• Presentation of 2025 Youth Strategy Initiatives (PDF documents)
• Review of Membership and Terms of Reference

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss governance reports including the 2024 Municipal By-Elections and the Strategic Plan Report 2024 and Action Plan 2025. The meeting also includes standing agenda items for various city departments.

• 2024 Municipal By-Elections Report and Recommendations
• Final Ward 3-4 By-Election Report - January 31
• Strategic Plan Report 2024 and Action Plan 2025
• Our City Our Future February 2025 Council Report

Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Inclusion Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and the November 7, 2024 minutes, then discuss a resident satisfaction survey and provide updates on accessible transit services. Members will consider adding 19 new reserved street names to the city inventory and will review the committee’s Terms of Reference. The meeting also includes a verbal update on recruiting new members and on outgoing members and chair nominations.

• Reserved Street Names Inventory Additions – IAC Approval (19 street names submitted)
• Paratransit Update (presentation by the Manager of Accessible Transit Services)
• Resident Satisfaction Survey (delegation for review)
• Terms of Reference Review (link to the committee’s Terms of Reference document)
• Call for Members – verbal update on recruiting new committee members

Regular Council Meeting

The St. John's City Council will discuss a development application for 39 Topsail Road and review a Recreation Master Plan. The meeting also includes the appointment of a chair for the Built Heritage Experts Panel and funding recommendations for the Building Safer Communities Grant Program.

• Development application for 39 Topsail Road (DEV2400064)
• Recreation Master Plan report
• Building Safer Communities Grant Program funding recommendations
• Appointment of Chair for the Built Heritage Experts Panel
• Travel authorization for 2025 Canada Games Torch Lighting in Ottawa

Built Heritage Experts Panel

The Built Heritage Experts Panel will call to order, hear presentations, approve the agenda, and adopt the minutes from the November 27, 2024 meeting. It will address any business arising from those minutes. New business includes a heritage report for 39 Topsail Road (DEV2400064) and a review of JAG ground signs for 9 Buchanan Street (SGN2400132). The meeting is scheduled for February 5, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. virtually.

• 39 Topsail Road – DEV2400064 – Heritage Report
• 9 Buchanan Street – SGN2400132 – JAG Ground Signs

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear public presentations on the Cowan Heights and University Area neighbourhood plans, including resident feedback. A presentation of the city's Recreation Master Plan will also be reviewed. Councilors will give reports on finance, public works, community services, housing, economic development, arts & culture, governance, planning, development, engineering, sustainability, and parks. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Cowan Heights Neighbourhood Plan – What We Heard presentation
• University Area Neighbourhood Plan – What We Heard presentation
• Recreation Master Plan presentation
• Built Heritage Experts Panel – Call for Members
• Finance & Administration report by Councillor Ron Ellsworth

Regular Council Meeting

The St. John’s City Council will consider approval of the 2025 Capital Out‑of‑Revenue and Parks & Open Spaces Reserve project. It will adopt the Canada Games 2025 Employee Volunteer Policy. Several development applications will be reviewed, including variances for 125 Penney Crescent, 50 Shoal Bay Road, and 130 Diamond Marsh Drive. The council will also vote on the sale of city land behind 15 Tonbridge Place and 9 Collins Place.

• 2025 Capital Out of Revenue and Parks & Open Spaces Reserve Project Approval
• Canada Games 2025 Employee Volunteer Policy
• Request for Variance on Backyard Suite Area – 125 Penney Crescent
• Request for Lot Area Variance – 50 Shoal Bay Road
• Proposed Variance and Request to Re‑Establish Building Line – 130 Diamond Marsh Drive

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider the travel expense report for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024. It will review the 2025 capital out‑of‑revenue project approval and the Canada Games 2025 employee volunteer policy. Several planning applications will be discussed, including proposals for 55 Groves Road, 424 Kenmount Road, 46 Hazelwood Crescent, and 21A Angel Place.

• Travel Report – Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2024
• 2025 Capital Out of Revenue Project Approval
• Canada Games 2025 Employee Volunteer Policy
• 55 Groves Road – MPA2300004
• 424 Kenmount Road – MPA2400013

Regular Council Meeting

The St. John's City Council will vote on a funding request for waste‑collection fleet renewal that was previously approved by e‑poll. It will also review several rezoning applications, including 45‑53 Blackmarsh Road, 19 King’s Bridge Road, and 364 Groves Road. Additional items include a development application for an accessory building at 16 Kensington Drive and an appointment recommendation for the SJTC. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, agendas, and reports.

• Funding for Fleet Renewal – Waste Collection (approved by e‑poll on Dec 17, 2024)
• Rezoning application 45‑53 Blackmarsh Road (REZ2400022)
• Rezoning application 19 King’s Bridge Road (REZ2400024)
• Rezoning application 364 Groves Road (REZ2400025)
• Accessory building and landscaping request at 16 Kensington Drive (INT2400091)